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A long time coming: Grand Theft Auto Online: Heisthttp://hiphopgamerinc.com/long-time-coming-grand-theft-auto-v-heist/
http://hiphopgamerinc.com/long-time-coming-grand-theft-auto-v-heist/#commentsWed, 25 Mar 2015 22:43:46 +0000http://hiphopgamerinc.com/?p=9214Grand theft auto online has had a bumpy start since its release, but soon after its servers started to stable it became an enjoyable addition to GTAV. Finally after months of delays the heist mode has been patched in. Now, has it been worth the wait or is this ambitious mode dead on arrival?

To unlock the heist jobs you must be at least level 12 to be the leader, but you can join a crew at any level. Once unlocked you’ll see an “L” representing Lester popping up your map. You’ll arrive at his warehouse where he’ll explain the deal and clue you in for a job that needs to be done. When the cut scene is over you and a buddy meet up in the game lobby to commence the job.

In the lobby you and your team will be able to customize how you look before a job.

To start you’ll have to complete the “setup missions” these are unique scenarios that you and your teammates need to do before the score. For the first heist these missions are relatively simple, but don’t assume that each scenario is as easy as the ones from the start. When you take on bigger scores each scenario demands communication and coordination which in a nutshell means talking to you team and not lone wolfing it. There’s a reason why every job past the first must have a crew of four players.

When the setup jobs are completed it’s time to execute the heist. You are introduced to the planning board where you as the leader are able to assign the roles of your teammates which range from drivers, lookout, or disabling systems. Also here is where you split the take between your squad or if you have really nice friends just have the whole pot to yourself, but that’s probably not gonna happen. After all the planning you start the heist which sees each teammate fill out their role they have been assigned. Assuming that you didn’t fail the job you see a cut scene play out giving some back story to the reason why these “clients” want you to rob this certain places. Once paid another cut scene plays out showing you and your crew celebrating a job well done.

Enjoying an afternoon drive with some friends.

Doing the heists as a leader and as a teammate is a thrilling experience. The jobs are bombastic having you racing to from the military to flying fighter jets to protect a hanger. Completing my roles gave me a great sense of teamwork with my friends. I commend Rockstar, making each person necessary to even complete a setup gives each player a sense of importance to what’s going on. The heists demand everyone to be on point and any slip ups could result in failure of the current objective. On top of all that working together can give out bonuses for higher payouts. Also since only one person can fill out certain roles this gives plenty of incentive to replay the jobs since you’ll have a different viewpoint making each time you play feel completely fresh. It took them a while, but what Rockstar has added is a fantastic mode that I’ll be playing for weeks on end.

]]>http://hiphopgamerinc.com/long-time-coming-grand-theft-auto-v-heist/feed/0It’s over 9000!!: Dragon Ball Xenoversehttp://hiphopgamerinc.com/9000-dragon-ball-xenoverse/
http://hiphopgamerinc.com/9000-dragon-ball-xenoverse/#commentsWed, 04 Mar 2015 23:07:11 +0000http://hiphopgamerinc.com/?p=8981When I saw the videos and images of the latest Dragon Ball Z game I was interested in the concept. The set up to Xenoverse is someone or something interfering with the DBZ timeline and it’s up to you to resolve the situation. It’s a novel idea, but I could easily see how it can fall apart. Yet, I still wanted to give it a shot. So does this game breathe new life, or is this another DBZ saga situation?

To begin with, the game opens up to the player taking control of the main protagonist of the series, Goku, on planet Namek facing Freeza. This is the tutorial where you’ll get familiar with the games control. You’ll soon realize, unlike the Budakai games, the camera is placed behind the player giving it a more ‘action camera angle’. Besides that, most of the systems will be familiar to those who have played any game in the recent years. Once you’re done with the tutorial, you are introduced to some story information -which I won’t spoil for the fans of the show- soon after you are in the character creation menu. Here is where you’ll be able to choose from five races within the universe and customize your fighter to the exact way you want it. When you’re satisfied with your fighter, you’ll be explained on how the mission structure works.

Here are some of the playable races in the game.

Missions are broken into two types. Story quest are missions mostly dealing with the timeline of the show. This is where you’ll be able to advance the story. The second types of quest are set up in a way that Monster Hunter fans will understand. The quest section has a certain amount of missions that take liberties with the series placing you in unique situations. And, like Monster Hunter Quest, are organized by levels. For example: a two star quest will be easier compared to a four star level. When you complete missions, you are awarded with new techniques, gear, and items. If you’ve played any RPG before you’ll know what you’re dealing with. Each item has positive and negative effects, meaning a certain piece of gear can boost your strength and lower your speed. Actually, come to think of it, this rule can be applied to all gear you acquire, unlike techniques, which don’t have drawbacks. Techniques are moves you get when completing a quest or are given to you after a quest as a reward. These moves can be something the creators of the game added or it can be a move from the show like “destruc-to-disc”. There is a plethora of skills that can be used to customize your fighters move list. It’s quite surprising.

You get to interact in some of the most memorable moments from the show.

That’s the one thing I have to say about this game. I thought it would be much worse, but it wasn’t, which genuinely surprised me. I’m impressed with how well the whole game came together. The game visuals have a nice cell-shading making the game resemble the show, as well as most of the voice actors reprising their respective roles from both versions (Japanese, American). All these elements help with immersing yourself into the universe. The combats are fast and furious, and the quests, apart from the story missions, have a good length to them. You hop in, and then fifteen minutes later you’re back in the hub world allowing you to inspect or equip your latest gear.

There’s a lot to like with this game, but it’s not perfect. The huge areas are nice looking, but there isn’t much filling these places making them feel empty. You’re able to be in the hub world while online, and with that you’re able to see other created characters which give the online an MMO feel. Unfortunately, the frame rate takes a hit; also there is a frequent problem of being disconnected from the game servers kicking you out to the “start” menu. Most of the voice acting is fine, but some can be just awful, like Freeza’s. The controls could have been better designed. For the first hour or so you’ll accidentally dash when you mean to use a super move and so on. It can be annoying, especially when in a boss fight.

Yet with these flaws, Dragon Ball Xenoverse still manages to shine. This game is the best love letter to the series to date. The controls take a bit to understand, but if you’re able to get over that hump you’ll find a deep online co-op RPG to enjoy with DBZ fans alike. If you’re still on the fence, I say rent it and go from there. However, if you’re a Dragon Ball die hard fan, then do yourself a favor and pick this one up!

HHZ approved Swagtoof and underground hit-maker Ryan Evans team up and bring you ‘EVANS GATE’. Evans Gate is a 9 track “out of body experience,” produced by underground legend and rising star Ryan Evans, Taking you on a journey through worlds you won’t want to leave. Evans Gate will leave you questioning everything, amidst checking for what’s left of your own soul.
Stay Alive.

Ness Rhyme and ATown set the record straight over the “Murder She Wrote” inspired track. ATown been eating shit up lately, this summer gonna be really ugly. Produced by Roca Beats. Be sure to come to the Platinum Sounds show tomorrow night!
Stay Alive.

HHZ young boy Russell Taraine drops “HITTINGDOPEY”. Some chill smoke tunes here, get a shorty and zone out. Russell Taraine will be introducing himself to the world on the Y3K Tour, gracing New York City in April of 2015.
Stay Alive.

Evans Gate is a 9 track “out of body experience,” produced by underground legend and rising star Ryan Evans, Taking you on a journey through worlds you won’t want to leave. Evans Gate will leave you questioning everything, amidst checking for what’s left of your own soul.
Stay Alive.

Wisdom is wise words being spoken, or to speak knowledge (or a wise dome, meaning a wise mind) and act according to it. Wisdom is water or the vital building block of life. Wisdom is the Original Woman because life is continued through her cipher (womb). It is also a reflection of one’s knowledge and is shown and proved by the moon, being a reflection of the sun’s light (knowledge). Knowledge plus the reflection of Knowledge equals Wisdom (1 + 1 = 2).